The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
“The Good, The Bad and The Stinky.”
Synopsis
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
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Kevin Clash
Elmo / Pestie / Grouch Jailer / Grouch Cab Driver (voice)
Mandy Patinkin
Huxley
Vanessa Williams
Queen of Trash
Sonia Manzano
Maria
Roscoe Orman
Gordon
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Grizzy / Pestie (voice)
Dave Goelz
Humongous Chicken (voice)
Carmen Osbahr
Rosita (voice)
Joey Mazzarino
Bug (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
Martin P. Robinson
Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
David Rudman
Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Fran Brill
Zoe (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Ernie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice)
Frank Oz
Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)
Alison Bartlett
Gina
Ruth Buzzi
Ruthie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$26M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$14.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joey Mazzarino, Mitchell Kriegman
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Budget
- $26M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.7M
- Production Studios
- Jim Henson Pictures, Children's Television Workshop, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson
Joey Mazzarino, Mitchell Kriegman, Jim Henson
John Debney
Alan Caso
Alan Baumgarten
Martin G. Baker, Stephanie Allain, Brian Henson, Alex Rockwell, Marjorie Kalins
Department Leadership Roster
Joey Mazzarino
Screenplay
Mitchell Kriegman
Screenplay
Gary Halvorson
Director
Alex Rockwell
Producer
Marjorie Kalins
Producer
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Alan Caso
Director of Photography
Polly Smith
Costume Design
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Alan Cassie
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
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What is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland about?
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
Who directed The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was directed by Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland includes Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams, Sonia Manzano, Roscoe Orman.
When was The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $11.7M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was composed by John Debney.
Is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).